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Chapter 262

"Mrs. Winters is Lily's grandmother and Olivia's mother,” I said. "I owe her the best care possible, regardless of how she feels

about me."

Dr. Fletcher nodded slowly, understanding dawning in his eyes.

"Ensure she receives everything she needs," I instructed. "Spare no expense or effort."

"Of course, Alpha," he replied. "The surgery will proceed as planned tomorrow morning."

I nodded, turning to leave. The moonstone amulet felt unusually heavy against my chest.

(Olivia's POV)

I adjusted the pillows behind my mother's back, ensuring she was comfortable in the hospital bed. Her outburst about Ethan's

amulet had surprised me, but I attributed it to her weakened state and the stress of the situation.

"Are you comfortable?" I asked, smoothing the blanket over her legs.

Mom nodded, her eyes tired but alert. "I'm fine, Olivia. You don't need to fuss."

I checked the IV line running into her arm, making sure it wasn't kinked. "The doctor says your surgery is scheduled for first

thing tomorrow morning."

"I know," she replied, her voice softer now. "You should go home and rest. You look exhausted."

head firmly. "I'm staying right

grip surprisingly strong. "Olivia, you need to take care of yourself too. I'll be fine for

I could argue further, Sarah Jenkins, the medical assistant, entered the room

the night," she assured me. "We'll call

with my mother and acknowledging my own

insisted. "Get some fresh air. I promise

weak attempt at humor made

morning," I

keep a close eye

a final squeeze of my mother's hand, I reluctantly left the room. The corridor seemed longer than usual as I

body

den, the cool evening air felt refreshing against my

to clear my mind

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day's stress.

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sleek black SUV was parked near the entrance, its engine running quietly. Leaning against it

even in

everything that had happened today, his steady presence felt like an

storm.

I called, approaching

straightened immediately, his gray eyes finding mine.

of him. "They've scheduled her surgery for

nodded, his expression serious. "That's

medical den, aware of

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